This probably can't be done, but figured it's worth asking.

I'm using a third party control (DevComponents) to create an ExplorerBar as part of a C# form.

The control has 3 levels...the main level (vertical menu), and a second level for groups, and a third level for individual button items (DevComponents.DotNetBar.ButtonItem). The

I'd like to be able to subclass the button item, because I want to add a few properties to it and maybe even set up an interface. However, the way the control's designer works, it appears that I'm 'locked in' to "DevComponents.DotNetBar.ButtonItem".

In the form where I'm using the control, can I add a few properties, without subclassing?

I do have a workaround...the control has several existing properties that aren't being used, so I can use them to 'fake' an interface.

Thanks,
Kevin